Decision details

To consider the purchase of The Hop Public House, 2-4 King Street Blackpool, to further phase 3 of Talbot Gateway (Central Business District).

The Cabinet Member agreed the recommendations as outlined above namely:

1. To purchase The Hop Public House at the cost of £264,500 including taxes and fees

2. To use existing capital receipts to fund the purchase and associated costs.

3. To delegate authority to the Director of Place after consultation with the relevant Cabinet Member to seek a suitable temporary use or if not possible to demolish the Hop and create temporary parking and/or site compound, or at a cost of £120,000 (subject to the completion of a published officer decision).